Suffragists on Vaudeville Stage and 1912 Electoral Fuss
Politicians discuss upcoming Vermont state elections and national stakes with focus on suffrage plans. La Follette faction maneuvers in Wisconsin, Bryan gains and loses Nebraska party control, and women’s vote impacts six states with 38 electoral votes available.
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Wilson
Andrew Jackson
United States
Gen
Grant
Cleveland
Lincoln
McKinley
Wisconsin
la Follette
Taft
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Col
Bryan
Democratic State Organization
Nebraska
Dahlman
Omaha
Cadman
Baltimore
Champ Clarke
Grand Island
Metcalfe
Judge Thompson
Washington
California
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Lightning Strikes Kill Seven Injure One in St Louis Area
A severe storm near St Louis on August 26 left seven people dead and one seriously hurt. Victims include Elizabeth Hansdorf of St Louis killed at Prairie du Pont Illinois and Orlie Meadows and Edward Mies of East St Louis killed in Fast St Louis park. Jefferson Rule and family perished near De Soto Missouri while Frank Rule survived. Numerous injuries occurred in St Louis along with damage to several buildings including the Second Presbyterian church.
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St. Louis
Elizabeth Hansdorf
Prairie du Pont
Orlie Meadows
Lulu Meadows
East St. Louis
Edward Mies
Fast St. Louis
Washington Men Speak at Grace Hill Meeting
The Grace Hill Moravian church hosted the third Sunday service of the Washington Federation of Christian Men led by Frank R. Sage. Speakers included S. W. Livingston H H McCleery and J W Lemley with a Washington quartet performing.
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Washington
Grace Hill
Moravian Church
John Bryson
J. D. McLaughlin
Frank R. Sage
Lewis Klein
Mr. Sage
Col
D. J. Palmer
Carl Hedges
Satirical view of appendicitis and high society
A humorous critique contrasts affluence and illness, claiming appendicitis targets the wealthy who can pay large medical bills. It jokes that the rich receive quick operations, while the poor endure cheaper remedies, and notes the discovery of the appendix sparked decades of medical pursuit.
Christian Influence Emphasized in Mr. Lemley Sermon
Mr. Lemley urged the evangelical Christian influence to spread like leaven, urging believers to work and pray together. He called for brotherly love and visible Christian example in the community, stating such acts bless the doer and should be shared with neighbors.
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Christ
Mr. Lemley
Oil Stoves Fuel Mexican Import Boom
Since oil was found in the Vera Cruz district Mexicans have adopted oil stoves and are importing them from the United States in car load lots.
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Mexico
Vera Cruz District
United States
The Cow and the Moon Opens in Graham
Amusement notice heralds the Graham theatre debut of The Cow and the Moon a grand musical spectacular with 40 performers including sprites fairies and mortals featuring 16 scenes elaborate stage effects a grand opening on Saturday night with tickets priced at 25 50 75 100 and 150 cents.
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Graham
Graham Theatre
Mr. Selden
New York
Foley Kidney Pills Advertises Personal Health Claims
The Progressive Party endorses Foley Kidney Pills for backache rheumatism weak back and other kidney and bladder irregularities. The pills are described as healing strengthening and quick to produce beneficial results with no harmful drugs. Sold in two bottle sizes in sealed packages by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon's Pharmacy
Auto world notes and road updates from the era
The item cites racing grandstand work at Milwaukee Vanderbilt events starting September 1 and notes Nova Scotia touring roads remain excellent with 3 mph average on a route from Dugby to Yarmouth. It also warns New Jersey speed traps with fines and mentions visitors to Long Branch and Asbury Park.
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Milwaukee
Nova Scotia
Touring Club of America
Dugby
Yarmouth
Halifax
St. John
New Jersey
Long Branch
Asbury
Park cautions on Rumson road limits amid Sea Bright police
London motor trucks break a strike by moving loaded power trucks at speed delaying horse drivers. The American Automobile Association expects record entries for the Glidden tour starting in Detroit and looping through Indiana Tennessee Alabama to New Orleans with a pathfinding car nearing New Orleans.
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London
American Automobile Ase’n
Detroit
Adrienne
Fort Wayne
Muncie
Anderson
Indianapolis
Louisville
Laouieville
Nashville
Lincoln Farm
Magdenville
Mammoth Cave
Columbia
Tenn
Florence
Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Ala
Mississippi River
Memphis
Jackson
Vicksburg
Baton Rouge
New Orleas
New Orleans
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Washington Federa
Mr. Livingston
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Livingsto
Mr. McCleery
H. H. McCleery
Iowa
Union
Mc.Cleery
Longfellow
United Presbyterian Church
McCleery
Lemley
By Howard L. Rann
J. F. McNamara & Son, South Side Furniture
Progressive Party
Auto World News
Ahove
Rumson Road
Sea Bright
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Invalids’ Hotel and
Surgical Institute
Buffalo
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